Sondrel’s IP platform provides powerful compute at the edge with an integrated Arm security subsystem

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Reading, UK – September 7, 2021 – Sondrel has created a powerful quad-core IP platform, the SFA 200, ideal for ASIC solutions for remote collection and processing of video and data at the edge with secure transmission of results. The resulting single-channel ASICs can be bundled together to form scalable processing solutions, and additional functionality can be added in a modular fashion. Applications include smart meters, smart homes, smart factories, voice-activated devices, and infotainment.

Each ASIC is based on a CPU cluster for general tasks and an AI cluster for neural network tasks with memory and interface support. Arm’s CPU cluster® Processor cores, nominally 4, provide powerful processing capacity using an Arm A53 or A55 with 9-10 GMIPS at 1 GHz nominal. The Neural Net cluster is based on Arm Ethos cores or DSP-AI cores offering nominal performance of 4 TOPS. Custom AI cores can be integrated as an alternative if needed.

The chip design has a composable network-on-chip system structure, a multi-path, multi-width (64b to 512b) data path at a nominal frequency of 800 MHz. There is data flow performance optimization for the application, QoS arbitration, and scheduling support. The System Management Subsystem (SMS) manages the configuration, start-up (boot) and operating modes of the SoC as well as active power management for battery-powered or low-powered applications.

The integrated security subsystem uses either an A53 or an M33 arm, depending on application requirements, to provide activity / intrusion monitoring, software signing and cryptography, as well as authentication to resist hackers , which is further improved by monitoring the behavior of the goalkeeper and detecting deviations.

The SFA 200 design only needs the customer’s IP or application-specific plug-and-play IP to create the final ASIC, providing low-risk time-to-market and faster which can reduce design cost up to 30%. To further reduce risk and time to market, Sondrel offers a full turnkey service that turns designs into fully tested shipping silicon.

The SFA 200 is part of Sondrel’s family of IP Architecting the future â„¢ platforms and the datasheet can be downloaded at https://www.sondrel.com/solutions/architecting-the-future


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About Sondrel â„¢

Founded in 2002, Sondrel is the trusted partner of choice to manage every step of the creation of an integrated circuit. Its award-winning ASIC consultancy, definition and design capability is fully complemented by its turnkey services to turn designs into volume-tested and packaged silicon chips. This single point of contact for the entire supply chain process ensures low risk and faster time to market. Based in the United Kingdom, Sondrel supports its clients around the world through its offices in China, India, Morocco and North America. For more information, visit www.sondrel.com


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